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Will Jalen Suggs’ knee strain rule him out of Game 3?
Orlando Magic defender has been in solid form with consistently solid performances as the Magic look to avoid a 3-0 scoreline in the Playoffs.
With just two Playoff appearances in the past decade, Orlando Magic fans are savouring every moment of the season’s adventure as the Florida franchise look to keep in contention in the first round of the Playoffs with two home games coming up at the Kia Centre.
They face a confident Cleveland team boosted following two wins at home and the Cavaliers will be looking to finish the job in Florida.
There was a moment of concern for the Magic in Game 2 when Jalen Suggs was helped off the court following a left knee strain after colliding with Donovan Mitchell in the 1st quarter of Monday’s Game 2.
The 22-year-old was carried from the floor in the first quarter in pain and in visible distress buy miraculously returned to the court after halftime wearing a knee protector. During the game the Magic medical staff labelled the player as ‘questionable’ after diagnosing the knee strain.
Following the game, Suggs, who finished with nine points, six rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes, said he expects to play in Game 3 at Orlando on Thursday.
“I’m good,” he said. “I was able to finish. It will be cool to get back home and get treatment for a couple of days. We play Thursday at 7 p.m. and I’ll be ready.”